Biographical Information
City of Residence: Palm Harbor
Occupation: Legislator
Child(ren): Christopher, Brian, Clifford
Education: University of South Florida, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude 2000
Born: June 29, 1952, Kapfenberg, Austria
Moved to Florida: 1976
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreational Interest: bike riding, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2006, reelected subsequently
Deputy Whip December 9, 2008-August 24, 2009
Other Public Services
Diabetes Advisory Council, 2010-2013, appointed by Governor Charlie Crist
Tarpon Springs City Commissioner 2002-2006
Affiliations
Kiwanis Club of Pinellas County, past President 1980-1981
Rotary of Tarpon Springs, past Board of Directors
Republican Club of North Pinellas County, Chairman 2002
Tarpon Springs Historical Society, former Board of Directors
Former Master Guardian Ad Litem
Highlights
Kiwanis Club of Pinellas County, Kiwanian of the Year 1981
St. Petersburg College, Student of the Year 1998
Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce, Small Business of the Year 2003 and 2005
Florida Assisted Living Affiliation, Legislator of the Year Award 2007
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll 2007 and 2008
Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise 2008
Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award 2008
Florida Police Chiefs Association, Legislator of the Year 2009
Florida Swimming Pool Association, Legislator of the Year 2009
Florida Family Childcare Home Association, Commitment to Quality Family Child Care 2010
Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Enterprise 2011
Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll 2010 and 2011
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Friend of Free Enterprise 2012
Florida Acupuncture Association, Legislator of the Year 2012
Florida Society for Doctors of Oriental Medicine, Legislator of the Year 2011, 2012